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Explosives used in mining contain TNT, or trinitrotoluene. (11.8)
b. TNT is actually a mixture of isomers of trinitrotoluene. Draw the line-angle formulas for two other possible isomers.
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds
Naming Benzene
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Write a common name for the following compound.
A
o-tertbutylbenzoic acid
B
p-isopropylbenzoic acid
C
5-tertbytylbenzoic acid
D
m-isopropylbenzoic acid
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Identify the functional group present in the compound. The image shows a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid group (COOH) attached, indicating it is a benzoic acid derivative.
Examine the substituents on the benzene ring. The image shows an isopropyl group attached to the benzene ring.
Determine the position of the isopropyl group relative to the carboxylic acid group. The isopropyl group is located at the para position (opposite side) to the carboxylic acid group on the benzene ring.
Recall the common naming convention for benzoic acid derivatives. The position of the substituent is indicated by 'o-' for ortho, 'm-' for meta, and 'p-' for para.
Based on the position of the isopropyl group, the compound is named p-isopropylbenzoic acid, as the isopropyl group is in the para position relative to the carboxylic acid group.
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